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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
4
Classified and display ad rates listed for one year subscriptions by mail and carrier. Rates include single month and multi month options, with 2 cent per word classified pricing and a 75 cent card of thanks fee. Transient and contract display rates noted, with national reps in major cities.
A devotional line urges devotion to God with wholehearted service. It cites 1 Samuel 12 24 as its foundation, calling readers to remember the Lord’s mighty deeds and respond in faith and obedience.
On May 8 1934 Virginia bonds traded at higher prices than U S government issues. Three percent Virginia bonds maturing 1991 sold at 102 78 while U S three percent maturing 1955 traded at 100 26. Four percent Virginia bonds maturing 1962 at 116 85 compared with U S four percent maturing 1954 at 108. The figures indicate Virginia's strong credit and prudent finances under Governor Peery.
Virginia motorists note four cent per gallon differentials between eastern and western regions. Staunton area shows prices from 17.6 to 21.1 cents per gallon amid reports of a price war elsewhere, while eastern Virginia reports higher costs and no uniform price drop.
The piece notes a revived buying spirit in American commerce as signs of recovery. It observes that consumer willingness to accept bargains is returning and presses that business activity is moving forward despite ongoing difficulties.
The Forgotten of God refers to the Tuaregs, a Berber people of the western Sahara. Canadian banks remained strong in the downturn because laws prohibit real estate lending and restrict investment affiliates, limiting risky exposure.
The speaker notes a surge in consumer purchases across homes, furniture, clothing, cars, and other goods. He argues that widespread weariness with thrift has given way to a revived buying spirit, benefiting both business and individuals while redefining patriotic spending.
Americans note the rise of bicycling in Britain with up to ten million riders. Proposals urge bicycle registration and licensing to fund separate lanes and paths while riders favor safer routes away from motor traffic. The piece argues for modern lanes that accommodate buses trucks cars bicycles and pedestrians.
The report lists present and past rainfall figures ending at 8 am with trace. May to date totals 1.66 inches and year to date 8.81 inches. The 21 year average is 34.71 inches annually with monthly averages shown for each month.
Cecil J. Rhodes developed the Kimberly diamond mines. Victor Marie Hugo wrote Les Miserables. The marching song most popular with English troops in the early World War months was It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.
Fragment from a historical column notes proponents of repeal tout a desire for true temperance yet warn that cheer and repeal have not cultivated that virtue. The passage reflects public sentiment on temperance efforts and their outcomes.
Announcement corrects the groom’s name to Charles W Cleveland and Stella V Carvie. The ceremony was held January 27 in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev Carter officiating. The Star had previously listed the groom as James Cleveland.
The National Women’s Christian Temperance Union reports in Union Signal startling increases in drunkenness since repeal. City figures show large percentage gains from 1933 to 1934 including New York City 55.5 percent and Philadelphia up over a thousand percent since Christmas, with Cincinnati and Roswell also rising.
The article extols spring's beauty with Browning and Longfellow references and describes blossom festivals in Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia and Winchester Virginia. It notes apple blossoms spanning a hundred miles, crowds of visitors arriving by car, and queens and students participating in festival parades celebrating the rosy harvest promise.
Joseph C. Huffman and Roland B. Fisher, Middletown High School class of 1930, will graduate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute early next month. Huffman, son of J. D. Huffman, farms near Middletown. Fisher, son of J. H. Fisher of Belle Grove, runs a milk business in Strasburg and owns Guernsey cattle with his father.
Round trip seven dollars per passenger with options for three or six passengers. Planes depart Winchester at 1 30 p m and return at 6 30 p m on Nationals game days. Reservations via 700 W Walley Airways.
Walter Lippman argues for a pause in public declarations between the United States and Japan and calls for discreet negotiation with China and other powers to craft a new Far East settlement. He warns that 1922 treaties no longer fit the changed balance of forces and urges irrevocable decisions to avoid rising tensions as naval arms talks end.
Richard Dix abandoned architecture as his parents withdrew support and pushed him toward acting. After drahma training at Northwestern he moved to New York Stage work led him west to Hollywood. He joined Morosco Theatre stock, then Not Guilty, Cimarron, The Vanishing American, and a string of films establishing him as a star.
The CMTC quota for Winchester and Frederick counties for this summer is not filled. Col. H. L. Landers reports only three enrolled by mid month. Clarke county quota stands at three with two enrolled so far.
For sale notice listing a new dwelling under construction with garage on a 100 by 160 foot lot priced at 1200. A bungalow with five rooms and bath on a 50 foot lot with water from spring priced at 2700. Building lots 50 feet front with city water and sewer priced from 8 dollars per front foot. Also offering fire and life insurance from strong companies. Address 18 Rouss Ave.
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